The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Toenail - Ingrown
The corner of the toenail grows into the skin around it. Almost always involves the big toe (great toe)
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Toilet Readiness Training
Readiness training means preparing your child for later potty training. It increases his or her chances of success.
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Toilet Training
Teaching your child how to use the toilet takes time and patience. Each child learns to use the toilet in his or her own time. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help guide you and your child through the process.
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Toilet Training - How to Start
Your goal is to toilet train your child. Your child will be toilet trained when without reminders he can: Walk to the potty. Pull down his pants.
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Toilet Training Resistance - Constipation from Stool Holding
A child who refuses to be toilet trained and passes stools into his underwear. The medical term is encopresis.
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